“I didn’t feel like I had shared experiences or values with others from my background.”Although I had good friends I did not always feel comfortable or close to people.
Nor did I feel at ease with myself because I was discovering new things about myself and dealing with difficult situations regarding family circumstances (health, financial, housing and more), understanding my own identities and hobbies and how they interacted with one another whether it be relating to gender, sexuality, race, religion or otherwise (as opposed to simply following or accepting those that had previously been thrust upon me).Despite living in a diverse area, I struggled with my racial identity.
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